This, the fourth Sonic Beach restaurant in South Florida, will also create 120 new jobs in the area -- a boon to the Lauderhill economy.

The restaurant, which opens January 14, expands the traditional Sonic Drive-In concept with an outdoor patio, 10 60-inch LED flat screen televisions, a selection of beers and wines, and a beach complete with umbrellas and sand in your toes.

An expanded menu features fast/casual favorites like a Frito chili cheese pie ($2.99); Carolina pulled pork sandwich ($4.79); and Philly cheesesteaks ($5.49). In addition PBR's are $1.50 all day -- every day! Not to mention the limeades, slushies, and shakes available in literally dozens of flavor combinations (call us traditionalists, but we're partial to the cherry limeade).